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A
people so unique and so distinctively peaceful, the Urhobo people (constituting the major ethnic group in Delta state of Nigeria) is one of
such people groups who do not readily come to mind when Nigerian culture is
mentioned, partly because their culture has not been properly documented or has not been
widely observed.
From
traditional rendition and reports of few observers and researchers, the Urhobo culture
is categorised as part of the major people groups in Nigeria as it has over 2
million people who are called by her name.
What is unique about this people?
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| Urhobo Traditional Attire |
Unlike some cultures that
exist side by side it, Urhobo people are completely dressed when in their
traditional attire. Some Nigerian traditional attires allow for the exposure of
some parts of the body which should be covered. But, this is not so with this
people. Rather, it is traditional for them to cover their bodies.
Although there are a lot of
things passed down to us by our fathers in terms of tradition and culture, we
reserve the right to choose which ones to continue with, and which ones to
drop.
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| Urhobo Woman in Traditional Attire |
Another important thing to
note about the Urhobo people is their sufficient use of beads on their
traditional attire. Urhobo traditional attire is not complete without beaded
accessories. This may be a choice though, but it adds great style to the attire
especially the way their women use them.
A look beyond their
traditional attire to other parts of their culture may reveal a people who have
some festivities and traditional rites which are greatly connected to water or
water life due to their closeness to the water body. It is worthy to note at
this point that the Urhobo people share a lot in common with the Edo people of
Nigeria.
The Urhobos may not be the best
people in Nigeria, but their way of life is worth looking into.
